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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.41, 293.15 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.41, 293.15 and 152.55 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.41 : 293.15 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.41/293.15 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.41x = 293.15 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.41x = 44,720.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,720.03/212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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